Episode
The Rising of the Shield Hero: Emperor Dragon
Overview
Naofumi's party regroups and plans another assault on the Emperor Dragon. While their plan of attack comes together, Wyndia explains her connection to the dragon. This causes Wyndia to remember something very significant...
Details
- Series
- The Rising of the Shield Hero
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2023-12-01
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
Emperor Dragon is Episode 9 in Season 3 of The Rising of the Shield Hero. It aired on 2023-12-01. The runtime is 23 min.
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Episode 8: Dragon's Den
Naofumi assembles a party to pursue Gaelion, who has consumed the Emperor Dragon's Core. Gaelion's transformation is profoundly sickening Filo, so Naofumi must return Gaelion to normal within the next two days.
Episode 10: Perfect Hidden Justice
Filo has recovered but needs to gain experience to replace her lost levels. S'yne returns from the underground arena bearing a tale of a suspiciously familiar new fighter who uses a bow and goes by the alias Perfect Hidden Justice.
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